Pesto Pasta Bake
A comforting Italian pasta dish loaded with vegetables and pesto sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz Penne pasta
- ●1/2 cup Pesto sauce
- ●1 pint Cherry tomatoes
- ●1 medium Zucchini
- ●1 cup Grated mozzarella cheese
- ●1/4 cup Fresh basil
- ● Saltto taste
- ● Black pepperto taste
- ●2 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to release their juices.
- 4
Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until tender.
- 5
Stir in the pesto sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- 6
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, pesto sauce mixture, and grated mozzarella cheese. Toss until the cheese is well coated.
- 7
Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish and top with additional mozzarella cheese if desired.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 9
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil. Serve hot and enjoy!